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On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2025 @ 9:11 am By: ENC NOW
On Monday February 24, 2025, members from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on residence on Main Street Extension in Edward, NC.
 
A federal appeals court ruled against Mississippi’s permanent voting ban for certain felons, going against Supreme Court precedent in doing so.
Published: Sunday, September 17th, 2023 @ 6:46 pm By: Daily Wire
A federal appeals court ruled against Mississippi’s permanent voting ban for certain felons, going against Supreme Court precedent in doing so.
 
In a trio of rulings Friday, the N.C. Supreme Court restored the state's voter ID law, took state courts out of partisan gerrymandering disputes, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.
In a trio of rulings Friday, the N.C. Supreme Court restored the state's voter ID law, took state courts out of partisan gerrymandering disputes, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.
 
Representative George Santos was taken into custody this morning on federal money laundering, theft, and fraud charges. Americans are still on edge, however, as 534 dangerous felons in Congress still remain at large.
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2023 @ 12:24 pm By: Babylon Bee
Representative George Santos was taken into custody this morning on federal money laundering, theft, and fraud charges. Americans are still on edge, however, as 534 dangerous felons in Congress still remain at large.
 
. . . but it is a swinging door from them letting actual felons walk
Published: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 @ 10:38 am By: John Steed
. . . but it is a swinging door from them letting actual felons walk
 
long record of letting real felons go, like typical Soros DA
Published: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 @ 7:28 am By: John Steed
long record of letting real felons go, like typical Soros DA
 
Convicted felons should have their right to vote restored only after they have entirely repaid their debts to society
Convicted felons should have their right to vote restored only after they have entirely repaid their debts to society
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether as many as 56,000 felons who have completed active prison terms but not finished their full sentences will remain eligible to vote in state elections.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether as many as 56,000 felons who have completed active prison terms but not finished their full sentences will remain eligible to vote in state elections.
 
N.C. legislative leaders argue that felon voting supporters are attacking a provision of the state constitution, not the 1973 law that re-enfranchises felons.
N.C. legislative leaders argue that felon voting supporters are attacking a provision of the state constitution, not the 1973 law that re-enfranchises felons.
 
As of July 27, a 1973 N.C. law that laid out a path for felons to regain their voting rights is officially no longer in effect. This change means that around 56,000 felons in the state will now be able to register to vote and could be eligible to participate in the November 2022 midterms.
As of July 27, a 1973 N.C. law that laid out a path for felons to regain their voting rights is officially no longer in effect. This change means that around 56,000 felons in the state will now be able to register to vote and could be eligible to participate in the November 2022 midterms.
 
Starting July 27, 2022, an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote.
Starting July 27, 2022, an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote.
 
Lawyers representing N.C. legislative leaders defend a state law that sets out rules for felons to regain their voting rights.
Lawyers representing N.C. legislative leaders defend a state law that sets out rules for felons to regain their voting rights.
 
The N.C. State Board of Elections is proceeding with plans for felons who have completed active prison time to be able to vote in the November elections.
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 8:36 am By: Carolina Journal
The N.C. State Board of Elections is proceeding with plans for felons who have completed active prison time to be able to vote in the November elections.
 
Plaintiffs seeking voting rights for 56,000 N.C. felons are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to expedite its schedule for considering the case.
Plaintiffs seeking voting rights for 56,000 N.C. felons are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to expedite its schedule for considering the case.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Kennedy (R-LA), John Thune (R-SD), and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Stop Gun Criminals Act
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Kennedy (R-LA), John Thune (R-SD), and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Stop Gun Criminals Act
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide a case that could add 56,000 felons to North Carolina's voting rolls.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide a case that could add 56,000 felons to North Carolina's voting rolls.
 
A panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has split 2-1 to rule that felons can vote in N.C. elections starting in November. Two Democratic judges agreed to the change, while a Republican colleague dissented.
A panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has split 2-1 to rule that felons can vote in N.C. elections starting in November. Two Democratic judges agreed to the change, while a Republican colleague dissented.
 
A new filing from N.C. legislative leaders asks the state Supreme Court to steer clear of a case involving voting rights for felons. A courtroom victory for the felons could add 56,000 people to the state’s voting rolls.
A new filing from N.C. legislative leaders asks the state Supreme Court to steer clear of a case involving voting rights for felons. A courtroom victory for the felons could add 56,000 people to the state’s voting rolls.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay in a case dealing with felon voting in North Carolina. The stay blocks any felons from registering to vote until appeals in the case are resolved.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay in a case dealing with felon voting in North Carolina. The stay blocks any felons from registering to vote until appeals in the case are resolved.
 
Winners of a recent trial court ruling on voting rights for felons want the N.C. Supreme Court to take up the case. The ruling could affect 56,000 felons who have completed active prison time.
Winners of a recent trial court ruling on voting rights for felons want the N.C. Supreme Court to take up the case. The ruling could affect 56,000 felons who have completed active prison time.
 
2-1 Superior Court decision to grant voting rights to felons server probation or parole will likely be appealed
2-1 Superior Court decision to grant voting rights to felons server probation or parole will likely be appealed
 
State legislative leaders want the N.C. Court of Appeals to block a ruling that could add 56,000 felons to the state’s voting rolls.
State legislative leaders want the N.C. Court of Appeals to block a ruling that could add 56,000 felons to the state’s voting rolls.
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has ruled, 2-1, that felons who have completed their prison sentences in North Carolina must be permitted to vote.
A three-judge Superior Court panel has ruled, 2-1, that felons who have completed their prison sentences in North Carolina must be permitted to vote.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses a Superior Court ruling that would give voting rights to all N.C. felons who have completed active prison time.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses a Superior Court ruling that would give voting rights to all N.C. felons who have completed active prison time.
 
Felons who registered to vote in North Carolina during an 11-day window between recent court rulings will be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of those quick-acting prospective voters.
Felons who registered to vote in North Carolina during an 11-day window between recent court rulings will be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of those quick-acting prospective voters.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals is blocking a lower court ruling that would have allowed 50,000 or more felons to vote in upcoming elections.
The N.C. Court of Appeals is blocking a lower court ruling that would have allowed 50,000 or more felons to vote in upcoming elections.
 
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
Some N.C. felons who have finished their active prison time will be able to cast ballots in the 2020 election, based on a 2-1 ruling from a state Superior Court panel.
 
Below is NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley’s Statement regarding the recent court ruling allowing convicted fellows to vote before completing their full sentence.
Below is NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley’s Statement regarding the recent court ruling allowing convicted fellows to vote before completing their full sentence.
 
The Supreme Court on Thursday let stand a lower court ruling that could strip voting eligibility from up to 1 million Florida felons who have completed their sentences but have yet to pay outstanding fines, restitution and other fees.
The Supreme Court on Thursday let stand a lower court ruling that could strip voting eligibility from up to 1 million Florida felons who have completed their sentences but have yet to pay outstanding fines, restitution and other fees.
 
Should a convicted felon who has not completed his or her full sentence be allowed to vote? The North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) thinks so.
Should a convicted felon who has not completed his or her full sentence be allowed to vote? The North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) thinks so.
 
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
 
Today a Granville County election worker was arrested on multiple counts of fraudulently altering voter registrations to try and restore voting privileges to more than 250 felons. NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes responded below.
Published: Friday, April 7th, 2017 @ 4:03 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Today a Granville County election worker was arrested on multiple counts of fraudulently altering voter registrations to try and restore voting privileges to more than 250 felons. NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes responded below.
 
Protests are being filed in 50 counties to challenge known instances of votes being cast by dead people, felons or individuals who voted more than once.
Protests are being filed in 50 counties to challenge known instances of votes being cast by dead people, felons or individuals who voted more than once.
 
Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms or, in modern language, to own and keep guns.
Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms or, in modern language, to own and keep guns.
 

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